There are 3 ways to get from Matale to Balangoda by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Matale to Colombo FortMatale
- Take the bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to BalangodaColombo-Badulla / ...
8h 49mRs 3,551–7,087Drive 153.6 km
- Drive from Matale to Balangoda153.6 km
2h 55mRs 6,440–9,302Taxi
- Take the taxi from Matale to Balangoda153.6 km
2h 55mRs 16,000–20,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Matale to Balangoda is to train and bus which costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500 and takes 8h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Matale to Balangoda is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs Rs. 6000 - Rs. 9500.
The distance between Matale and Balangoda is 296 km. The road distance is 153.6 km.
The best way to get from Matale to Balangoda without a car is to train and bus which takes 8h 49m and costs Rs. 3500 - Rs. 7500.
It takes approximately 8h 49m to get from Matale to Balangoda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Matale to Balangoda is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Matale to Balangoda.
There are 79+ hotels available in Balangoda.
What companies run services between Matale, Sri Lanka and Balangoda, Sri Lanka?
There is no direct connection from Matale to Balangoda. However, you can take the train to Colombo Fort, walk to Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Balangoda. Alternatively, you can drive from Matale to Balangoda in around 2h 55m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Matale to Colombo Fort
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,300–4,700
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–4,700
- Phone
- +94 777 382 186
- info@superline.lk
- Website
- superline.lk
Bus from Colombo Bastian Mawatha Bus Terminal to Balangoda
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 2,250–2,400
- Website
- https://superline.lk/
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